A report by the Ariadne consortium of research institutes suggests that dividing Germany's single power price zone into separate regions could lead to a 7.5 euros per megawatt hour reduction in final electricity prices for consumers by 2045, driven by savings in grid expansion. Despite calls from economists and EU partners for this division to occur, politicians and industry players, especially in the southern region, express concerns over potential higher relative prices and oppose the split. The report emphasizes Germany's advantage in the European integrated electricity market, underlining the benefits of strengthening cross-border grid expansion for a cost-efficient energy system. It also presents scenarios for Germany to achieve climate neutrality, highlighting the necessity of investments totaling 116-131 billion euros annually until 2045, with private contributions playing a significant role. Transitioning industries to green hydrogen and e-fuels poses challenges, with higher costs expected due to CO2 pricing and clean production demands. However, the report views these investments as an opportunity for Germany to excel as an exporter of clean technologies and maintain competitiveness in the global market.